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Bright On Smile Dental Centre, Hove
At our dental practice, we offer the high quality dental care treatments in Hove. We are here to exceed all your dental expectations and make sure your dental experience as enjoyable as possible. To bring you beautiful smiles, our hove dentist, Dr Shahla Imani, keeps herself up to date with the latest technology and knowledge by attending various dental courses. Her special interests are in occlusion as well as cosmetic dentistry with full smile makeovers using veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures, teeth whitening and Invisalign clear braces. She provides advanced facial rejuvenation treatment including Botox (botulinum toxin) and Restylane (dermal fillers) for removing wrinkles and lines on the face. She is also able to help patients stop snoring.
We are located on Church Road in Hove, East Sussex.
Smile Makeover from a Hove dentist
Dr Shahla Imani can develop a bespoke treatment programme that uses techniques at the forefront of dental technology to straighten, lighten, reshape or repair your teeth and dramatically improve your appearance. Before we proceed with any cosmetic dentistry, Dr Shahla Imani checks your gums are healthy and whether you grind or clench your teeth which may cause new teeth to break, chip or wear prematurely. He also reviews your tooth-lip relationship to ensure he creates the most natural smile possible.
Cosmetic Dentistry from a Hove dental team
Teeth Whitening
Brighten your teeth by several shades with our 1 hour In-Office power whitening and home whitening maintenance kits.
Porcelain Veneers
Improve your smile by lengthening and reshaping teeth and closing gaps between teeth. Ask about a complete smile makeover!
White Fillings
Remove unsightly silver metal fillings and replace them with tooth coloured fillings for a whiter smile.
FAQs about Teeth Whitening in Hove
Q What does tooth whitening do?
A Tooth whitening can be a highly effective, yet very simple way, of lightening the colour of teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a colour change, but lightens the existing colour.
Q What does the procedure involve?
A The dentist applies a chemical barrier to the gums, which will protect them during the whitening process. The whitening solution is then applied to the teeth and the chemical is then activated using heat, or heat and light combined.
Once the whitening process is finished the barrier will be easily removed in one piece.
If the tooth has been root treated, the canal, which previously contained the nerve, may be reopened and the whitening product is put in.
Q How long does the procedure take?
A The process would normally take over an hour but your dentist will advise you on your specific requirements.
FAQs Tray Whitening in Hove
Q What does tooth whitening do?
A Tooth whitening can be a highly effective, yet very simple way, of lightening the colour of teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a colour change, but lightens the existing colour.
Q What does the procedure involve?
A In a live tooth the dentist applies the whitening product using a specially made tray which fits into the mouth like a gum shield. The chemical is then activated using heat, or heat and light combined. The active ingredient in the product is normally hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.
If the tooth has been root treated, the canal, which previously contained the nerve, may be reopened and the whitening product is put in.
In both cases, the procedure needs to be repeated until the right shade is reached.
Q How long does the procedure take?
A First of all you will need 2 or 3 visits to your dentist. Your dentist will need to make a mouthguard and will need to take impressions for this at the first appointment. Once your dentist has started the treatment, you will have to continue the treatment at home. This will mean applying the bleach regularly over 2-4 weeks for 30 minutes to 1 hour at a time.
However, some newer products can be applied for up to 8 hours at a time, which means that a satisfactory result can be obtained in as little as 1 week.
Q Why would my teeth need to be bleached?
A Everyone is different; and just as our hair and skin colour varies, so do our teeth. Some teeth have a yellowish tinge, some are more beige – very few are actually ‘white’. Teeth also yellow with age can become stained on the surface by food and drinks such as tea, coffee and blackcurrant. Calculus (tartar) can also affect the colour of the teeth. Some people may have staining inside their teeth. This can be caused by certain antibiotics or tiny cracks in the teeth, which take up the stain.
Q Will I be happy with the results?
A Treatment results may vary depending on the original shade of the teeth. Teeth will tend to darken slightly over time. The effect lasts for around 1 to 3 years, although sometimes it can last longer. Some people find that their teeth are sensitive for the first few days after treatment, but this wears off after a short while.
Q What about home kits?
A Over-the-counter kits are not recommended as they contain only a small amount of hydrogen peroxide which makes the product less effective. Some also contain mild acids, while others are abrasive. Although these products are cheaper, whitening is a complicated treatment procedure and should only be carried out by a dentist after a thorough examination and assessment of your teeth. It is very important to follow the instructions your dentist gives you, and to make sure that you go for any follow-up appointments recommended.
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